La Palma Travel Guides
Honest, first-hand guides to help you plan the perfect trip to La Palma.
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Mountain Biking in La Palma: The Longest Descents in the Canaries
Mountain biking in La Palma: get shuttled to the 2,426 m summit and ride kilometres downhill to the sea, rent an e-MTB, and discover the longest descents in the Canary Islands.
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Best Hikes in La Palma: Caldera, Volcanoes and Hidden Springs
The best hikes in La Palma, from the Caldera de Taburiente and the Ruta de los Volcanes (try it by full moon) to the tunnels and springs of Marcos y Cordero. Local tips included.
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La Palma Nightlife: Bars, Clubs and Fiestas in Los Llanos and Santa Cruz
La Palma is not a clubbing island, and that is its charm. Our honest guide to nightlife in Los Llanos and Santa Cruz: the best bars, the one real nightclub, and the legendary Los Indianos carnival.
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Stargazing in La Palma: The Complete Guide to Roque de los Muchachos
La Palma has the best stargazing in Europe. Our complete guide covers the Roque de los Muchachos observatory, guided stargazing tours, the best dark-sky spots and practical tips for the world’s first UNESCO Starlight Reserve.
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Tanausú: The Last Free Chief of La Palma
The story of Tanausú, the last Benahoarita chief of La Palma, who defended the Caldera de Taburiente against the Spanish conquest and chose death over captivity with the word ‘vacaguaré’.
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Things to Do in La Palma: The Ultimate Guide (2026)
Discover the best things to do in La Palma, the Canary Islands’ greenest secret: hiking the Caldera de Taburiente, stargazing at Roque de los Muchachos, black-sand beaches, volcanoes and practical travel tips for 2026.